Falcons acquire tagovailoa in veteran move, fueling qb competition

The Atlanta Falcons are poised to bolster their quarterback room with veteran Tua Tagovailoa, just days after the Miami Dolphins released the former second-round pick. The move signals a significant shift for both teams and a potential opportunity for Tagovailoa to reignite his career.

Falcons set to sign tagovailoa to minimum deal

According to NFL Network insiders Ian Rapoport, Tom Pelissero, and Mike Garafolo, the Falcons are expected to sign Tagovailoa to a one-year, minimum contract. This development comes after the Dolphins announced their decision to cut Tagovailoa on Wednesday, a move that will leave a substantial $99.2 million in dead money on their salary cap.

Tagovailoa’s tenure with the Dolphins, which began after a $212 million contract extension in the 2024 offseason, yielded mixed results. While he demonstrated flashes of potential, particularly in accuracy metrics (ranking second in completion percentage among quarterbacks over the past five seasons with 68.6%), he struggled with consistency and durability, including multiple concussions.

The Falcons' decision to acquire Tagovailoa is particularly noteworthy given their recent release of veteran quarterback Cousins. By releasing Cousins before the start of the league year, the Falcons avoid a hefty $67.9 million guarantee for 2027.

Tagovailoa’s departure from Miami is accompanied by a note of disappointment from the player himself. In a social media post, he thanked the Dolphins for